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Food

Chick-fil-A adds mac and cheese

The dish will be offered as a snack, a side for lunch and dinner, and as a catering option.

Financing

J. Alexander’s puts itself up for sale

The polished-casual chain said it is also open to a significant “strategic” equity investment.

Workforce

Talking restaurant careers with the Trumps

19-year-old Johnny Brummit visited the White House as living proof the hospitality industry abounds in opportunity.

Financing

Q2 earnings roundup: Chuy’s, Ruth’s Chris, STK

Increasing traffic is still a challenge in casual dining, as these three brands showed in their most recent financial results.

Workforce

NYC wage hikes didn’t hurt restaurants, new study says

While wages climbed over the past five years, openings, job growth and workers’ incomes all soared, according to the research.

Workforce

Servers and bartenders create a website to preserve the tip credit

Nineteen employees who depend on tips explain why they don’t want to see that payroll break end for employers.

Financing

Del Frisco’s posts a deeper loss as it moves closer to going private

Comp sales across its four brands rose 0.5%, led by a 5.5% increase for Bartaco. Traffic slipped at the company’s two steakhouse chains.

Financing

A turnaround eludes Papa John’s, with comps slipping 5.7%

Management says the chain is ready to roll out a new menu and marketing campaign.

Leadership

Red Robin brings aboard Hart, Pace, Conforti as directors

As part of the board realignment, Pattye Moore will retire as chairman once a new CEO is found.

Marketing

Taco Bell’s chief marketing nonconformist steps down

No reason was given for the departure of Marisa Thalberg, who will remain a strategic adviser. Her future career plans were not revealed.

Financing

Perkins & Marie Callender’s files for bankruptcy

The family chains’ parent company anticipates selling the holdings piecemeal.

Financing

Dinner-and-a-movie chain files for bankruptcy protection

IPic says it will seek a supervisory court’s approval of a sale or restructuring.

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